So, as many have heard RCR (owners of both Stoneham and Mont Saint-Anne) have issued a press release saying they are removing jumps from all of their terrain parks effective this year. I know many of us here have enjoyed the parks at both of these hills for training and fun purposes. I was just throwing this out there as it may be an industry sweeping decision in the months or years to come, affecting alot more resorts closer to home. With such marginal seasons anyway it would be ashame if this would ever happen in the Maritimes. I definitely understand the 'due diligence' factor that ski hill operators face and the legal responsibilty to keep guests safe. With that said, and there are many ski hill employees who regulary acess these sites, what are your takes on the issue and the probabilty of it becoming more of an issue for Maritimers? Lets try and keep this one to a serious discussion...Cheer, MF
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Here is the link to the lawsuit that more than likely broke the camels back. In this case the rider started way to high and took way to much speed into the jump. He overshot the landing. When riding parks check your jumps out first.
Here is the link to the lawsuit that more than likely broke the camels back. In this case the rider started way to high and took way to much speed into the jump. He overshot the landing. When riding parks check your jumps out first.
Intersting article....
Correct me if I am worng but do insurance companies issue ski hill operators specific engineered dimensions for jumps? I know the CFSA has stringent jump standars as far as takeoff/landing angle and distance are concerned and this is tied in with their insurance. ..It sounds like it is going to be very easy for insurance compaines to charge insane rates based on such an unregulated aspect of the business....maybe we will see park features as actually spec'd in the future, at resorts that can afford the price tag of course....
Correct me if I am worng but do insurance companies issue ski hill operators specific engineered dimensions for jumps? I know the CFSA has stringent jump standars as far as takeoff/landing angle and distance are concerned and this is tied in with their insurance. ..It sounds like it is going to be very easy for insurance compaines to charge insane rates based on such an unregulated aspect of the business....maybe we will see park features as actually spec'd in the future, at resorts that can afford the price tag of course....